Banana & Blueberry Vegan Pancakes (ve, gf, refined-sugar free)

Although I usually prefer savoury food, pancakes are amongst my all-time favourite breakfasts. Problem is, regular pancakes often full of sugar, dairy and wheat, make me feel bloated and lethargic making them a less than ideal way to start the day.

Instead of regular flour, I used nutrient dense oats, chia seeds which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and bananas which contain 10% of our recommended daily dose of potassium. This creates soft, fluffy pancakes that are filled with fibre and a wide range of nutritional benefits. Only 5 ingredients, highly nutritious, gluten and refined sugar free pancakes you can make in a food processor!

I topped them with my favourite caramelised bananas and blueberries for extra antioxidants and vitamin C. But you can use any toppings you like such as lemon juice and berries, or tropical fruit for a summery treat.

• Ingredients

  • 200g oats (choose GF oats for a gluten-free recipe)

  • 2 sliced bananas (preferably ripe)

  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (+ another tbsp for cooking and if you’re making the caramelised bananas)

  • 250ml almond “mylk” (or your favourite plant-based “mylk”)

  • Optional: 100g blueberries, 1 banana, 1 tsp cinnamon and maple syrup to taste

• Method

  1. Blitz the oats in a food processor to create a flour. Slice the bananas. Melt the coconut oil for a few seconds in the microwave.

  2. Add all ingredients (except the optional ones) to the food processor cup where the oat flour is. Blitz everything until it is well combined and has a batter-like consistency.

  3. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.

  4. To a non-stick pan, add a tiny amount of coconut oil and cook tablespoons of the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes each side on a medium-low heat. Repeat until all batter has been used.

  5. If making the caramelised banana, melt 1/2 tbsp coconut oil with 1 tbsp maple syrup in a frying pan. Once it starts to bubble, add the extra banana cut into slices together with the cinnamon. Sauté for a few minutes and flip them so they are golden on both sides.

  6. Serve the pancakes with the caramelised bananas, fresh blueberries and maple syrup.

Hope you enjoy it and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can see your recreations.